Dollar Gains vs. Mark, Yen
After U.S. Elections Results

NEW YORK -- After U.S. voters removed one important element of uncertainty from financial markets, currency traders confidently bid the U.S. currency higher against the mark and yen.

The stronger-than-expected performance by Democrats in Tuesday's midterm congressional elections is seen undermining Republican Party efforts to impeach President Clinton. By effectively deflating some of the leadership risk associated with the U.S....